§ MR. HEALYasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If he can state what outrages or disturbance have taken place in the parish of Ballintubber, county Mayo, recently; whether it is true that the attempt on the life of Mr. C. Crotty was made some ten or twelve years ago; whether there has been any such subsequent attempt; whether Mr. Crotty was under police protection so far back as ten or twelve years ago, and had a police barrack built within a few yards of his house; and, whether such protection has ever been withdrawn; and, if so, what was the date of its renewal?
§ MR. W. E. FORSTERSir, I have telegraphed for information on this subject, and have not yet received a reply.
§ MR. HEALYThe right hon. Gentleman is aware that this Question arises out of a prievous statement made by him.